There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane FCO - CUZ
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
27h 2m$830–2,922Train to Naples Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane NAP - CUZ
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
29h 18m$539–3,180Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane FLR - CUZ
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
28h 31m$659–2,902Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus
- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane CIA - CUZ
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
34h 49m$677–3,426Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane FCO - AYP
- Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar
28h 42m$680–2,027Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane FCO - AQP
- Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
34h 42m
Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Machu Picchu is to train and fly and Train + Bus which costs $650 - $2,900 and takes 28h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 27h 2m and costs $800 - $3,000.
The distance between Rome and Machu Picchu is 10683 km.
It takes approximately 27h 2m to get from Rome to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
Machu Picchu is 7h behind Rome. It is currently 6:42 PM in Rome and 11:42 AM in Machu Picchu.
There are 159+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Machu Picchu, Peru?
There is no direct connection from Rome to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Firenze S.M.N., walk to Alamanni - Stazione Smn, take the vehicle to Florence Airport (FLR), walk to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
Flights from Naples Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
Flights from Naples Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Rabat-Salé, Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 52m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Cagliari, Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Miami, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Barcelona, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Naples Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Barcelona, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 7m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Cagliari, Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,000
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Rabat-Salé, Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Olbia, Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Tirana, Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,100
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Barcelona, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Miami, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Madrid, Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,400
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Madrid, Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Naples Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via London Heathrow, Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,400
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,400
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport via Madrid, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport via Miami, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,600
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- reservas@perurail.com
- Website
- perurail.com
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- https://www.perurail.com/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +51 993 585 217
Bus from Arequipa to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- redbus.pe
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